Overview of Childhood Obesity by Susan Lynch, MD - The Hood ...
Overview of Childhood Obesity by Susan Lynch, MD - The Hood ...
Overview of Childhood Obesity by Susan Lynch, MD - The Hood ...
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Summary<br />
• For the first time in >25 years, epidemic Adult and<br />
Pediatric obesity prevalence may be stabilizing in the<br />
USA.<br />
• Individuals, families, communities, public health<br />
organizations, schools, government, and medical<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals all must play a role to reverse this.<br />
• Evidence exists that reducing sedentary behaviors and<br />
increasing activity can help reverse the obesity epidemic.<br />
• Improving the nutritional quality <strong>of</strong> meals and providing<br />
increased opportunity for physical activity in the schools<br />
will help reverse childhood obesity.
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